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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,293.87, 97,005.42 and 38,462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,293.87, 97,005.42 and 38,462.76 is: 53,078.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,293.87 : 97,005.42 = 38,462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,293.87/97,005.42 = 38,462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,293.87x = 97,005.42 × 38,462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,293.87x = 3,731,096,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,096,188.16/70,293.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,078.54

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